sinciput

noun sin·ci·put \ˈsin(t)-sə-(ˌ)pət\

plural sinciputs or sin·cip·i·ta \sin-ˈsi-pə-tə\

Definition of SINCIPUT

: the upper half of the skull

Latin sincipit-, sinciput, from semi- + caput head — more at head

First Known Use: 1578

Medical Dictionary

noun sin·ci·put \ˈsin(t)-sə-(ˌ)pət\

plural sinciputs or sin·cip·i·ta \sin-ˈsip-ət-ə\

: the upper half of the skull

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